Episode 17 - S1.E17
Overview
PAN strongly opposes either of her sons to marry FOU, but CAO refuses to take her advice. FOU attends the appointment with CAO; meanwhile, CAO explains that he will not pass his thrown to ZHI, so FOU must marry PEI and be the future queen. Notwithstanding, CAO uses the life of ZHI to threats FOU to obey him. FOU has no other alternatives but obey his command.
In order to avoiding seeing ZHI, FOU accommodates at the bamboo cottage temporarily. However, HUANG betrays her and informs ZHI for her residence. Gradually, ZHI finds FOU at the cottage. Though FOU treats him coldly, their love cannot wipe away so easy. When ZHI tends to cut his throat recklessly, FOU halts him at once. They hug each other and cry painfully.
FOU and ZHI elope together; they accompany with servant, FAI and maid, SIM and begin their wandering lives. PEI is outrage to learn the news; whilst YI thinks that it is a good opportunity to get rid of ZHI……